How to Start a Podcast
Below you will find 5 videos that go over the basic steps to prepare and successfully launch your podcast into iTunes. To the right of the videos will be related links to suggested products or other useful resources for podcasting. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me via the contact page.
1 - Podcasting Basics
In this video we go over some of the basic things you need to think about and get in line before recording and launch your show. From defining your audience and show format to naming your show and your podcast artwork.
2. Podcasting Equipment
In this video we go over some of the basic equipment you will need to record and edit your show. You do not need to invest $1,000 of dollars on equipment to have a great sounding show! I will also suggest some good options in both price ranges.
3. Recording and Editing your Show
In this video we talk about some of the different ways you can record your shows and what I use to record my show. We also go over some of the basic editing tools and tips I have learned form personally editing my shows.
4. Hosting Your Podcast
In this video we talk about some of the different hosting options available and why its not a good idea to have your audio or video files living on your personal site.
5 - Get Ready to Launch !
In this video we talk about the fun and exciting part of all of this hard work, submitting your feed and actually launching your show. There are some best practices recommended that should help give you a chance to hit New and Noteworthy in your category.
Podcast Artwork Size Requirements
Cover art must be in the JPEG or PNG file formats and with a minimum size of 1400 x 1400 pixels and a maximum size of 3000 x 3000 pixels.
Useful Design Tools
Recording & Editing Software
Microphones
Mixers & USB Interfaces
Digital Recorders
Other Accessories
Intro & Outro Resources
MP3 Tagging
Podcast Hosting
Podcast Plugin